Accountant I Extension and Extended Campus
Arlington, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Accountant I position supports the financial operations of the Extension and Extended Campus division by performing accurate and timely accounting activities with a focus on service contract invoicing travel reimbursement processing and ongoing accounting support. This role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the Division and university. The Accounting I ensures financial results are accurate consistent and compliant with institutional state and federal guidelines.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Prepare research and process vouchers deposits accounts receivable pro-card purchasing and reconciliation while ensuring accuracy timeliness in compliance with Institutional state and federal guidelines. Manage and maintain travel submissions in Concur ensuring complete accurate and timely submissions within established policies procedures and deadlines. Assist the Manager in monitoring cost centers and projects and ensuring alignment between internal tracking and UTShare/Peoplesoft financial system. Support timely closeout expired contracts and cost centers using established institutional processes. Provide support for day-to-day accounting functions to meet operational needs and assist business units. Participate in cross-training to develop knowledge of both division-specific and general accounting processes ensuring adequate coverage and business continuity across teams. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or related field or equivalent relevant experience. Proficient Excel skills. One (1) year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of relevant experience. Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) principles. Experience with Concur and/or PeopleSoft.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM This is an on-campus in-person position at UTA with two (2) days a week hybrid (remote) eligible.
The Accountant I position supports the financial operations of the Extension and Extended Campus division by performing accurate and timely accounting activities with a focus on service contract invoicing travel reimbursement processing and ongoing accounting support. This role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the Division and university. The Accounting I ensures financial results are accurate consistent and compliant with institutional state and federal guidelines.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Prepare research and process vouchers deposits accounts receivable pro-card purchasing and reconciliation while ensuring accuracy timeliness in compliance with Institutional state and federal guidelines. Manage and maintain travel submissions in Concur ensuring complete accurate and timely submissions within established policies procedures and deadlines. Assist the Manager in monitoring cost centers and projects and ensuring alignment between internal tracking and UTShare/Peoplesoft financial system. Support timely closeout expired contracts and cost centers using established institutional processes. Provide support for day-to-day accounting functions to meet operational needs and assist business units. Participate in cross-training to develop knowledge of both division-specific and general accounting processes ensuring adequate coverage and business continuity across teams. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or related field or equivalent relevant experience. Proficient Excel skills. One (1) year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of relevant experience. Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) principles. Experience with Concur and/or PeopleSoft.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM This is an on-campus in-person position at UTA with two (2) days a week hybrid (remote) eligible.
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